Rice is nice but this Thai Coconut Curry Rice with Vegetables is ah-mazing!
This Thai-inspired spin on fried rice combines fluffy white rice with creamy coconut milk, warm curry spices and plenty of fresh vegetables for a side dish that’s one part comfort food and one part game-changer. Imagine a bowl of this rice topped with perfectly grilled salmon or shrimp or leftover cooked chicken. Even by itself, with just a big squeeze of lime, it’s perfect!
All the taste of Take-out for a fraction of the cost
I crave Thai red curry dishes made with rich, silky coconut milk but I’m not always keen on take-out prices and the fact that I have to drive across town to indulge that craving. Add to that the fact that my kids are not fans of anything curry and what’s a curry-loving, driving-hating, budget-conscious mama to do? I make my own at home, that’s what I do. And I make it in the easiest way possible (read: one-pan) using the freshest ingredients so I can get my curry fix and get dinner on the table before the dinner-hour meltdowns happen.
Here’s the best part.
That part about my kids not loving curry? It’s true. They do love fried rice though so I thought if I combined the two that maybe they’d be into it. And I was right. You can imagine my surprise when they both took a bite (hesitantly, of course… because you never know what their mother might be tricking them into…) and then another and another. They had no idea it was curry! I felt as though I’d won a gold medal. And now this Thai Coconut Curry Rice makes a regular appearance on our meal plan.
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**Due to differences in rice (type, brand, etc.), altitude, size of the pot, how tight the lid fits, etc. you may need more water for the rice to be fully cooked. Test the rice just before the end of the suggested cooking time and add a few tablespoons more water, if needed, if the rice seems too undercooked. Photo Credit: The photos in this blog post were taken by Jess of Plays Well with Butter. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links that won’t change your price but will share some commission. All photos and content are copyright protected. Please do not use our photos without prior written permission. If you wish to republish this recipe, please rewrite the recipe in your own unique words and link back to the source recipe here on The Real Food Dietitians so credit is given where credit is due. Thank you!
